United States national team supporters celebrate after Landon Donovan scored a goal during the USA-Poland first round World Cup match in Daejon, South Korea on June 14th, 2002. Poland defeated the United States 3-1. However, with South Korea's 1-0 victory over Portugal, the USA advanced to the second round of the World Cup.

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Dressed as Elvis, USA fans Manohar Venkataraman (left) and John Malone prepare for the USA's opening round 2002 World Cup match against Portugal at the World Cup stadium in Suwon, South Korea.

American soccer supporters react to an early goal by the United States national team, giving the team a surprising lead over heavily favored Portugal in the opening round 2002 World Cup match at Suwon World Cup stadium in Suwon, South Korea.

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A USA fan poses for a Korean fan on a train ride to Daejon, South Korea during the 2002 World Cup.

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USA and Korean national team supporters celebrate together in Daejon, South Korea in the early hours of June 15th, 2002. Poland defeated the United States 3-1 in a first round World Cup match on Friday June 14th, 2002 in Daejon, South Korea. However, with South Korea's 1-0 victory over Portugal, the USA and South Korea advanced to the second round of the World Cup.

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US Soccer supporters celebrate the first goal of the United States national team in their first round World Cup match against South Korea on Monday June 10th, 2002 in Daegu, South Korea. The USA national tied South Korea 1-1.

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United States and Mexican national team supporters kick a soccer ball together before the World Cup second round match between the United States and Mexico at Jeonju World Cup stadium on June 17th, 2002. The United States defeated Mexico 2-0 to advance to the World Cup Quarterfinals.

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United States national team supporters celebrate defeating Mexico 2-0 to advance to the World Cup Quarterfinal after the World Cup second round match between the United States and Mexico at Jeonju World Cup stadium on June 17th, 2002.

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US Men's Soccer National Team fans rejoice after defeating their arch-rival Mexico, 2-0, in a second round match of the World Cup in Jeonju, South Korea. With the win, the United States advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 1930.

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USA fans cheer before the USA-Germany World Cup quarterfinal game in Ulsan, South Korea during the 2002 World Cup.

A United States national team supporter looks on dejectedly after the World Cup Quarterfinal match between the United States and Germany on June 21th, 2002 in Ulsan, South Korea. Germany beat the USA 1-0.

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A USA National Soccer Team supporter is decked out in patriotic USA garb in the old town of Nuremberg, Germany before their FIFA World Cup first round match at the Nuremburg World Cup stadium on Thursday, June 22nd, 2006. Ghana defeated the USA 2-1.

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USA fan (left to right) Lynn Zaman hand her kids, Zackary Zaman 2, and Dezirae Zaman, 4, American flags while their father Jeff gets ready to push their stroller at the Kaiserslautern train station. They arrived for the FIFA World Cup match against Italy on Saturday June 17th, 2006 in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

USA National Soccer Team fans celebrate the USA's goal in their FIFA World Cup first round match against Italy on Saturday June 17th, 2006 in Kaiserslautern, Germany by cheering and waving American flags. The USA and Italy tied 1-1.

USA fans Janice Harris and Kevin Lindstrom of Dallas, Texas kiss while celebrating the USA's goal in their FIFA World Cup first round match against Italy, June 17th, 2006, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The USA and Italy tied 1-1.

USA National Soccer Team fan Greg Nelson of Oakland, Calif. dressed up as Captian America, points to some other fans cheering outside the stadium after the USA's FIFA World Cup first round match against Italy on Saturday June 17th, 2006 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The USA and Italy tied 1-1.

American soccer fans join together with other locals to party in the old town of Kaiserslautern Germany on Saturday June 17th, 2006 in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

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USA National Soccer Team fans Rachael Rothenbach of Cincinnati, OH and Michael White of Livonia, MI share a laugh while riding on an overcrowded train from Dusseldorf to Gelsenkirchen on Monday June 12th, 2006. They were traveling to attend the FIFA World Cup First round match of the USA against the Czech Republic. The United States lost lost the match 3-0.

USA Fans take a break from watching the USA vs. Ghana game to take care of business during the 2006 World Cup

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Several USA National Soccer Team fans react and sit in the stands well after the end of the USA's loss in a first round match against the Czech Republic on Monday June 12th, 2006 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The United States lost the match 3-0.

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A USA National Soccer Team supporter cheers before the USA played Ghana. Ghana defeated the USA 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group E match at Franken-Stadion, Nuremberg, Germany, June 22, 2006. Ghana advanced to round of 16 and the USA is out of the tournament.

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USA National Soccer Team supporters celebrate the USA scoring against Ghana in their FIFA World Cup first round match at the Nuremberg World Cup stadium on Thursday, June 22nd, 2006. Ghana defeated the USA 2-1.

USA National Soccer Team supporters dressed as Uncle Sam react at the final whistle of the USA game against Ghana in their FIFA World Cup first round match at the Nuremburg World Cup stadium on Thursday, June 22nd, 2006. Ghana defeated the USA 2-1.

Ghana and USA soccer fans celebrate together in the old town of Nuremberg, Germany after their FIFA World Cup first round match at the Nuremberg World Cup stadium on Thursday, June 22nd, 2006. Ghana defeated the USA 2-1.

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USA National Soccer Team fans sleep on a table in the Mannheim main train station while waiting for a train the morning after the USA's 1-1 draw with Italy in Kaiserslautern Germany.

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United States fan Alcira Backer, an American who currently lives in Pretoria, South Africa stands outside the Royal Bafokeng Stadium before the 2010 World Cup first round match between USA and England in Rustenberg, South Africa on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

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USA fans watch a traditional African dancer during a pre-game tailgate before the USA vs. Algeria game in Pretoria, South Africa at the 2010 World Cup.

USA fans cheer after Landon Donovan's goal during the USA and Slovenia FIFA World Cup first round match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, June 18, 2010. The USA tied Slovenia 2-2.

USA fan Kevin Browning of Bismarck, North Dakota has his head painted with the American flag at Radium Beer Hall in Johannesburg, South Africa before the World Cup match between the USA and Slovenia on Friday, June 18, 2010.

USA fan Adonois Fuentes of New Jersey high-fives young South African while walking to Ellis Park Stadium for the 2010 World Cup match between the USA and Slovenia in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, June 18, 2010.

USA soccer fan Zack Phillips dances with a South African at a bar before the USA vs. Ghana game in Rustenberg, South Africa at the 2010 World Cup.

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An Algerian fan prays as a USA fan cheers before their game at the 2010 World Cup in Pretoria, South Africa.

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American fans react to an official's call during the second half of the FIFA 2010 World Cup first round match between the USA and Slovenia in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, June 18, 2010. The USA tied Slovenia 2-2.

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USA fans celebrate the USA National team defeating Algeria 1-0 to advancing to the second round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Pretoria, South Africa on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.

The USA National team thanks the crowd of USA supporters after drawing 1-1 with England in their 2010 World Cup first round match between USA and England in Rustenberg, South Africa on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

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